Lawyer John B. Simon, graduated from University of Wisconsin-Madison, B.S., 1964 DePaul University, J.D., 1967, is now employed by Jenner & Block LLP at 330 N. Wabash Chicago, IL 60611.

While being a member of Chicago (Member, Board of Managers, 1987-1988; Chairman, House Committee, 1989-1990; Treasurer, 1990-1991; Second Vice President, 1991-1992; First Vice President, 1992-1993; President, 1993-1994. Member, Federal Civil Procedure Committee, 1979-1985; Secretary, 1983, 1984; Vice Chairman, 1984-1985, Chairman, 1985-1986; Committee on Evaluation of Candidates, 1982-1986; Special Committee on the Bicentennial of the U.S. Constitution, 1986-1987), Illinois State, Federal, Women's and American (Member, Committee on Liaison with Federal Judiciary, 1983-1985) Bar Associations., John B. Simon is one of the more than one million lawyers in United States. Before choosing John B. Simon as your lawyer, you should consider whether John B. Simon offers free consultation, (if not) how much the initial interview costs, if there is any hidden attorney fees, what's the fee schedule, whether he or she has good community reputation and is able to provide a list of good references. You can also contact the Board of Professional Responsibility of the state bar, to find out if John B. Simon has ever been placed under any disciplinary actions. Please be aware that, though John B. Simon's office is located at Chicago, IL, he or she might belong to the bar association of other states.

You should also ask how long the lawyer has been in practice, how much experience he or she has in cases like yours, and more importantly, the outcomes of those cases! Focus of the lawyer's practice and years of experience are also very important factors in your evaluation process. The more focused the lawyer's practice areas, the better service he or she could provide. So do not make decisions solely on one or two factors. Only hire lawyers you feel comfortable with as they will represent you and your interests, and you will be sharing private details about your life with them.

John B. Simon has been admitted in 1967, Illinois; 1968, U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit; 1967, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois including Trial Bar. His or her practice areas include Litigation Department; Complex Commercial Litigation; International Arbitration; Media and First Amendment.

John B. Simon's college and law school education includes University of Wisconsin-Madison, B.S., 1964, DePaul University, J.D., 1967. Other biographical background includes Member, DePaul Law Review, 1967. Assistant U.S. Attorney, Northern District of Illinois, 1967-1974 and Chief, Civil Division, 1971-1974, U.S. Department of Justice. Honors Program, 1968. Special Counsel to Director, Illinois Department of Public Aid, 1974-1975. Consultant, Commission on the Review of the National Policy Toward Gambling, 1975-1976. Chairman, Law Council, DePaul University, 1975-1979. President, DePaul University Law Alumni Board, 1984-1985. President, DePaul University Alumni Association, 1985-1987. Chairman, Special Gifts Committee, 1986-1990. Member, 1990?, Vice Chair, 1995?, and Chair, 2004?, DePaul University Board of Trustees. Chair, Plant and Physical Property Committee, 1992-1995. National Chair For Annual Giving, 1991-1994. Chair, Advancement Committee, 1995-1999. Chair, Simon Commission, 1990-1991. Special Consultant to Administrator, Drug Enforcement Administration, U.S. Department of Justice, 1976-1977. Counsel, Illinois Governor's Revenue Study Commission on Legalized Gambling, 1977. Special Counsel, Illinois Racing Board, 1979-1980. Commissioner, Illinois Racing Board, 1990-2006. General Trustee, 1993-1998, Regent, 1998?, Chancellor, 2001?, Lincoln Academy of Illinois. Member, Illinois Supreme Court Planning and Oversights Committee for a Judicial Performance Evaluation Program, 1997-1998, 2000-2001. Member, Illinois Supreme Court Rules Committee, 2004?, Vice Chair, 2008?. Member, 1998?, Treasurer, 2001-2002, Vice President, 2002-2003, P. You should contact other lawyers and law firms nearby before choosing your legal representatives.

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